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Hal

1 American  
[hal] / hæl /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Harold.

HAL 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. halogen lamp.

    The KL 1500 HAL is a 150-watt halogen cold light source.
hal- 3 American  

  1. variant of halo- before a vowel.

    halite.
hal- British  

combining form

  1. a variant of halo-

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Bryan Cranston transitioned from befuddled dad Hal to lethal drug lord Walter White in “Breaking Bad.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

While Hal and Lois are excited as they prepare to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary, their joy is derailed when they finally confront Malcolm.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The motive behind the company's new scheme is simple according to Hal Stevenson, director of policy at Lime.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In 2010, Brendan, Celia and their son Hal were living in Chester, near daughters Lauren and Alexi, when a newspaper ad caught their eye.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Hal, Jim, and Mollie would stay in Washington until their father was able to travel to Mentor.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

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